Warning: Laws are subject to change without notice. These interpretations were made on June 15, 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n CLASS C COMMERCIAL LICENSE IN CA<\/strong><\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> I\u2019ve heard that the California DMV has started issuing Class C commercial driver\u2019s licenses (CDLs) with endorsements other than Hazmat. What is this all about? Thank you for your help in advance \u2013 Alan in California.<\/p>\n A: Provided by Officer David Kelly, California Highway Patrol, Commercial Vehicle Section, Sacramento, CA: <\/strong>California licensed drivers operating a vehicle meeting the definition of a tank vehicle per California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 15210 (r) will now be required to obtain a tank endorsement. Prior to the DMV\u2019s ability to add this endorsement, a tank vehicle driver, who otherwise would not require a CDL due to a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,001 pounds, was not required to obtain a tank endorsement. This change does not affect the operation of vehicles less than 26,001 pounds \u2013 not otherwise requiring a CDL with endorsements \u2013 which are equipped with air brakes. An air brake restriction would only apply for the operation of vehicles which require a CDL with endorsements to operate.<\/p>\n MALFUNCTIONING ABS SYSTEM LIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> I\u2019m relatively new to trucking. I recently picked up a trailer and the trailer ABS status indicator light on the dash didn\u2019t go out once I began driving. I know this indicates a malfunction in the ABS system. If, before I can get the trailer into a shop, I get stopped for a roadside inspection and the officer notices this issue, what will be the consequences to me? Thanks for all you do \u2013 Ben in Arizona.<\/p>\n A: Provided by Senior Trooper Brent N. Hoover, Indiana State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, Indianapolis, IN:<\/strong> Anytime an ABS light or dash light is on, it will be considered a violation only and not an Out of Service. Unfortunately, it will give the driver and the company CSA points. If you hook up to a trailer and get an ABS light, it is best to stop and unplug the trailer and attempt to reset it. If this does not work, you will need to get the issue fixed as soon as you can.<\/p>\nBrought to you as a public service by Ol\u2019 Blue, USA and 10-4 Magazine. Please submit questions to editor@tenfourmagazine.com<\/h4>\n